BCR GJAG LTD
The objectives of the charity being the advancement and promotion or Orthodox Jewish religion, education and general secular education and vocational training for Jewish girls is being achieved through the operation of a residential college. The college delivers an intensive programme of religious Jewish education as well as the provision of vocational training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £118,614 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £1,548,298 against total expenditure of £1,594,011. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £90,156, which represents approximately 16% of direct charitable activities, and the trustees are satisfied this is a suitable level given the nature of revenue receipts and costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The current level as detailed below is in the region of 16% of direct charitable activities. The free reserves of the charity, being the net current assets of the charity, amounted to £90,156 (2024:£238,298) all of which are unrestricted.” — page 6
“Six family members of one of the trustees received remuneration, including employers' national insurance contributions and employers' pension and self-employment, totalling £130,169. These employees had been employed by the charity before the appointment of the related trustee.” — page 27
“A further £837 was paid to a related party for services rendered to the charity.” — page 27
“Six family members of one of the trustees received remuneration, including employers' national insurance contributions and employers' pension and self-employment, totalling £130,169. These employees had been employed by the charity before the appointment of the related trustee.” — page 27
“A further £837 was paid to a related party for services rendered to the charity.” — page 27
“Six family members of one of the trustees received remuneration, including employers' national insurance contributions and employers' pension and self-employment, totalling £130,169. These employees had been employed by the charity before the appointment of the related trustee.” — page 27
“A further £837 was paid to a related party for services rendered to the charity.” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- David Katz
- LIONEL SPITZER
- Samuel Rosenthal
- Yehoshua Yaakov Lobenstein
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is BCR GJAG LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £118,614 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £1,548,298 against total expenditure of £1,594,011. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £90,156, which represents approximately 16% of direct charitable activities, and the trustees are satisfied this is a suitable level given the nature of revenue receipts and costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Ltd.
Who funds BCR GJAG LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BCR GJAG LTD as a grant recipient include RINA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE RABBI MOSHE & LEAH DERMER FOUNDATION, BESIYATA, GATESHEAD KEHILLA KOLLEL LTD, ABG TRUST FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RINA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE RABBI MOSHE & LEAH DERMER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| BESIYATA | FY2022 | £4k | |
| GATESHEAD KEHILLA KOLLEL LTD | FY2022 | £4k | |
| BESIYATA | FY2023 | £300 | |
| GATESHEAD KEHILLA KOLLEL LTD | FY2023 | £0 | |
| ABG TRUST FUND | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £250k |
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £41k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 2 | £32k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £1.4m |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £340k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £197k |
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 1 | £88k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 1 | £68k |
Charities like this
- JEWISH TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGE
- MESIFTA TALMUDICAL COLLEGE
- B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST
- GATESHEAD JEWISH BOARDING SCHOOL
- SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION LIMITED
- CHASDEI DOV TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCR GJAG LTD | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGE | £3.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MESIFTA TALMUDICAL COLLEGE | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATESHEAD JEWISH BOARDING SCHOOL | £650k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION LIMITED | £420k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |